# Skulk Hollow: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 40 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Eduardo Baraf, Keith Matejka, Seth Johnson
- **Artists**: Dustin Foust, Helen Zhu, Sebastian Koziner
- **Publishers**: Pencil First Games, LLC, Thunderworks Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management

## Verdict
If you love mystery, combat, and a touch of card strategy, Skulk Hollow: Ancient Relics Mini‑Expansion is your next step.Epic card combosFast tactical decisionsLight but impactful expansionDoes not replace the base gameRequires patience to combine fragmentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
At the heart of Skulk Hollow, the battle isn’t just between humans and monsters – it’s also a hunt for ancient relics that hold forgotten secrets and powers. This mini‑expansion introduces a new set of cards representing relics found across the valley’s ruins, each with unique effects that can swing the game in your favor. The cards are split into two categories: "Power Relics" that grant immediate advantages, and "Knowledge Fragments" that require strategic combinations to unleash their potential. Players still use the classic Action Points system, but now must plan how to spend points between moving across the board, attacking enemies, and collecting these valuable relics. Hand management becomes even more critical: holding high‑value cards can cost action points that could be used for attacks, while discarding cards can open space for new opportunities. The combat scenario remains intense, with monsters attacking in waves and requiring players to coordinate to survive. The expansion adds 30 new cards, 5 new power relics, and 10 knowledge fragments, plus a small set of rules explaining how to combine fragments. If you love the dark, strategic atmosphere of Skulk Hollow, this mini‑expansion brings more depth without overloading the original experience. Ideal for quick 40‑minute games, perfect for those who enjoy tactical decisions and uncovering hidden secrets on the board.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last with this expansion?
The average stays around 40 minutes, similar to the base game, but can be a bit longer depending on how much time you spend combining fragments.

### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, the expansion only works as a supplement to Skulk Hollow. You can’t play solely with the expansion cards.

### What’s the game’s complexity?
It keeps the same learning curve as the base game – easy to learn, but with strategic depth once you start using the relics.

### What components do I get with the expansion?
30 new cards (15 Power Relics and 15 Knowledge Fragments), 5 new combination rules and a small artifact tracker.

### Is it suitable for two‑player games?
Yes, the expansion is designed for two players and maintains the same combat and strategy dynamics of the base game.

### Does the expansion introduce new monsters?
No, the monsters remain the same as in the base game, but you can use the relics to face them in new ways.